Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Green Acres Program Fund Opportunity

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) recently announced The Green Acres Program Fund Opportunity. The $1 million dollars will be distributed among trail related projects. The applications are due on Wednesday February 15, 2012. IMTrails would like to … Continue reading

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Warren and Hunterdon county trails net $128,360 for improvements

Allamuchy Township received a New Jersey Trail grant from Warren and Hunterdon counties. In the 26 acre of land, a boardwalk, parking lots, and a variety of trails will be constructed. Read article here Source: lehighvalleylive.com Rituparna Ganguly, Research Assistant … Continue reading

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Solar lights to guide Lakewood trail users

A single trail in the Lake County Forest Preserve in Illinois will have 40 solar lights posted along the trail. The solar fixtures, which during the day gather a charge lasting up to 10 hours, will provide more of a … Continue reading

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Trail cams not just for hunters anymore

Trail cameras were mostly used by hunters and wildlife researchers, but recently many homeowners are buying trail cams. It is attached to a tree or pole and takes images of nearby wildlife. The more advanced cameras can take more detailed … Continue reading

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Cherokee Rock Village, Pinhoti Trail awarded grants

In Alabama, the Cherokee Rock Village Park has been approved for a $100,000 grant and the Pinhoti Trail in Cherokee County has been approved for a $4,200 grant.  The Recreational Trails Grant Program, part of the Federal Highway Administration, funds … Continue reading

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